Ships Involved in Radio Hauraki's History
| Original Name | Ownership | Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiri | from AG Frankham Ltd | First pirate radio ship | Registered as a barge. Victim of political coruption and arrest, 1966. Ran aground at Whangaparapara, 28/1/1968. Laid up at Limestone Island, Whangarei. |
| Deodar | New Zealand Police | Arrested Tiri and crew on first outing. Arrest found to be illegal. | |
| Marauder | Bill Gibbs, Tryphena | Supply, search and rescue. | |
| Kapuni | from AG Frankham Ltd | Second pirate radio ship | Known as Tiri II while in Hauraki service. 1968-1970. Laid up Rotoroa island, Hauraki Gulf |
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